CITY COUNCIL MEETING ACTION
AUGUST 27, 2024

On August 27, 2024, City staff presented additional information to the City Council (the report and presentation can be viewed under the "Past Meetings" section found on this page) relating to development alternatives.

After hearing and deliberating on the development alternatives, the City Council unanimously approved a 2-part motion summarized below:

2 Part Motion 

Part 1:

The City Council and Housing Authority:

1. Directed staff to prepare a Request for Proposals (RFP) for "25 Basic Living Quarters" with the flexibility for individual and/or joint facilities (restrooms), community laundry facility, and a small office in support of a Transitional/Interim accommodation designed with a targeted length of stay 90 days or less and are to include local oversight. The 25 mentioned living quarters are to utilize 1/4 to 1/2 acre of the Dale property, be fully secured and include wraparound services to be managed by a third party.

Part 2:

The City Council and Housing Authority:

1. Directed staff to prepare a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a project that would include between 40 to 60 units for "Permanent Supportive Housing" with wraparound services for a predominately studio residential building. A portion of the development is to accommodate small families, requiring local preference. The development shall be designed to minimally impact existing residential communities and include a minimum of 55-year affordability covenant.

The complete motion can be viewed below (Under "Unfinished Business" Item 12):

DOWNLOADS

• August 27, 2024 City Council Meeting Action Agenda

 For general questions, contact Steven Mateer at (626) 852-4846. 

On Monday, October 9^th, the City of Glendora hosted the first Community Meeting regarding the property at 1762 Dale Road, with roughly 90 community members in attendance. The meeting included a segment where residents had the opportunity to voice comments, concerns, and direct questions to City Staff and City Council members.  

Below is a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) formulated based off questions and concerns raised during the meeting: 

• Q: How large is the property at 1762 Dale Road and how many units will be built?

  A: The site is 2.17 acres.  The development for the site has not yet been decided.  The site is zoned residential with up to 20 units per acre; however, with the development of affordable housing the State Density Bonus Law provide for an increase of up to 80%.  Consequently, under the State Density Bonus Law, the maximum density may increase to 36 units per acre, or a total of 79 units that could be built on the Dale site.

   

• Q. How much did the City spend to acquire 1762 Dale Road?

  A: The City appropriated $5,000,000 to cover the $4,725,000 purchase price plus closing costs.

   

• Q: Which funds were used to purchase the Dale Road site?

  A: The site was purchased using several funding sources. Approximately 50% of the purchase price was paid from the Measure E Fund, and 50% from restricted Housing Funds.  

• Q: What are Measure E funds?

  A: Measure E is a ¾ cent Transaction and Use Tax (sales tax), that went into effect July 1, 2019. Revenues are deposited and tracked in a separate account within the City’s General Fund.

• Q: Is the City required to meet an affordable housing requirement?

  A: Yes, all cities in California are required to plan for and facilitate housing development for all segments of the population. For example, State Housing Element law requires that each City accommodate a share of the region’s projected housing needs. This share, called the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA), is important because State law mandates that jurisdictions provide sufficient land to accommodate a variety of housing opportunities for all economic segments of the community, including low-income households.

• Q: Will housing development at 1762 Dale Road help satisfy the City’s RHNA requirement?

  A:  Yes. While the scope of the development has not yet been determined, new housing of any type will count towards fulfillment of Glendora’s RHNA number.

• Q: How many stories and units will the development be?

  A: The City has not yet determined the number of stories, building height, or the number of units.  Once a development concept has been determined, the City will put out a Request for Proposal (RFP) inviting developers to submit their concept for a new housing development.  The City will solicit input from residents to determine a number of stories and units that will best serve the community and address housing needs in Glendora.   

• Q: What is affordable housing?

  A: The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development defines affordable housing as housing where a household is paying 30% or less of their gross income on housing and including utilities. To qualify for affordable housing, household incomes must be at or below income limits established annually by the State of California’s Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).There are different levels of low-income. In general, households earning less than 80% of the area median income are considered low-income.

              *Please see “October 9, 2023 PowerPoint Presentation” for 2023 State Income Limits

• Q: Will the City be building a homeless shelter?

  A: The City has not yet determined the development, although housing for individuals at risk of losing housing or who have no housing is one of the options that the City will consider.  City staff will present development concepts to the City Council for consideration and solicit feedback from the community. before. 

• Q: Why is a homeless/transitional housing being considered in Glendora?

  A: In 2019, the City of Glendora conducted a Community Survey asking what the City can do to improve Glendora. The survey responses indicate that the number one quality of life concern of Glendora residents was homelessness. In response to this, the City is exploring affordable/transitional housing options that respond to community concerns, address homelessness, and those at risk of homelessness: 

• Q: Why consider affordable/transitional/homeless/housing at 1762 Dale Road?   

  A: The Glendora Zoning Code Section 21.03.120 Emergency Shelters of the Glendora Municipal Code (GMC) identifies two locations, over twelve parcels, designated for development of emergency shelters.. These locations were considered, but unavailable for purchase. The previous owner of 1762 Dale approached the City with the opportunity to acquire the property. Acquisition of the property provides an opportunity to proactively address concerns around homelessness and affordable housing.

• Q: Will crime increase if an affordable housing development is built in my neighborhood? Will my property value decline?   

  A: Crime is a complicated issue, that increases and decreases on many economic and social factors. While crime is an understandable concern, research on this subject indicates that the presence of affordable housing in an area does not cause an increase in crime or decrease property values.

Orange County Register Article

AUGUST 27, 2024

A Community Meeting presenting additional information relating to the development alternatives for the site: 

DOWNLOADS:

•  Potential Development Considerations
  • Staff Report
    • Pallet
    • Life Ark
    • Cost Estimates
    • Housing Types
  • Presentation

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

A Community Meeting presenting the Site Feasibility Analysis and Information on the Abatement and Demolition of the site:

DOWNLOADS:

• Site Feasibility Analysis
  • Staff Report
  • Presentation
• Abatement and Demolition
  • Staff Report
  • Presentation

OCTOBER 9, 2023

A Community Meeting regarding the property at 1762 Dale Road: 

Grace Church of Glendora
1515 S. Glendora Ave. 
Building D

DOWNLOADS 

• October 9, 2023 PowerPoint Presentation